February 22, 2009

KAWS Article in the Los Angeles Times

Over the course of a career that has variously infuriated anti-graffiti task force officers and enthralled Japanese street couture collectors -- meaning winning props from hip-hop superstars Kanye West and Pharrell Williams -- the pop artist KAWS has carved a unique niche for himself. The soft-spoken 34-year-old Jersey City native, ... more

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February 19, 2009

KAWS “The Long Way Home” Exhibition Preview

As we all get prepared for KAWS massive opening this weekend at Honor Fraser, some further imagery from "The Long Way Home" has surfaced. As expected, the paintings take on iconic pop culture references with KAWS signature spin. New works include sculptures, paintings and a life-sized Chum character among other ... more

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February 18, 2009

KAWS “The Long Way Home” Exhibition

This weekend marks the opening of KAWS' newest "The Long Way Home" exhibition at the Honor Fraser Gallery. Previews into his work to be presented features a number of re-appropriations of iconic cartoon franchises including SpongeBob, The Smurfs and The Simpsons. The exhibition will also include a life-sized Chum character ... more

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February 9, 2009

KAWS on CBS News

Yesterday on CBS News, Charles Osgood's Sunday Morning featured a piece on KAWS and his recent exhibition at Gering & López. He's one of the hottest names in the art world … and he has an unusual name to be sure, KAWS. After making his name in the graffiti world in ... more

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February 6, 2009

Nigo’s The Simpsons Inspired KAWS “Kimpsons” Painting

A Bathing Ape head honcho, Nigo, gives a look into a personal KAWS painting of his. From the looks of it, the giant work seems to be a commissioned piece done up by the famed New York artist, KAWS. Check it out! Source: Nigo [gallery columns="4"] more

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February 6, 2009

The Clipse x KAWS – Reup Gang Blog 4

If you haven't downloaded Virgina's own cocaine cowboys The Clipse's most recent mix tape Road Til The Casket Drops then you not only missed intricate wordplay, superb beat selection and jaw dropping drug metaphors but you also slept on a shout out to Hypebeast and a few references to street ... more

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February 6, 2009

Neighborhood 2009 Spring/Summer “Holidays in the Sun” Collection

Today marks the unveiling of Neighborhood's debut collection for 2009, "Holidays in the Sun". Collaborations aside, a look into the main line features a number of patched works which feature as well as bold animal prints. However, a more toned down aesthetic can be seen on some Neighborhood tops and ... more

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January 27, 2009

OriginalFake x Levi’s KAWS Denim Jacket & Jeans

Shaping up to be another good year for New York-based pop artist KAWS, we catch a glimpse of the latest project involving his label OriginalFake and legendary denim specialist Levi's. Utilizing his signature teeth graphic, KAWS implements it within the jacket's pocket flaps and once again on the back pocket ... more

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January 25, 2009

KAWS | The Long Way Home Exhibition Los Angeles

KAWS gets set for a trip across the country with his first solo show in Los Angeles, opening up February 21st, 2009. Entitled "The Long Way Home", the Brooklyn-based artist showcases his trademark pop culture style in the form of new paintings and sculptural work referencing iconic influences with his ... more

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January 14, 2009

KAWS x honeyee.com T-Shirts

KAWS brings his trademark "XX" design over to honeyee for a set of special 2009 Spring/Summer .com t-shirts. Coming in both a white or black colorway, both tees feature honeyee's logo on the front chest with the popular KAWS produced "XX" print on the backside. The pieces will only be ... more

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